Akila summons Principals

Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam yesterday summoned the Principals of Ananda, Nalanda and D.S. Senanayake Colleges, over Wednesday's clash involving students from these schools.

The Minister warned the Principals that they should not allow such incidents to happen in the future and if such clashes do take place the principals would have to take the responsibility.

Principals from other popular schools, who will be having big matches soon, were also summoned to the ministry yesterday. They were also informed that they were responsible for ensuring that there are no violent clashes during the big match season.

The principals were also asked to inform teachers to keep an eye on the developments that take place in classrooms.

A number of students have been arrested in the Maradana and Borella Police Divisions after a brawl broke out on Wednesday between students of Ananda College and Nalanda College. A similar clash took place between students of DS Senanayake College.